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Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

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Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory, with colleagues from Lawrence Berkeley, Oak Ridge, and National Renewable Energy labs, and the University of Tennessee, have published a comprehensive analysis of the total cost of ownership (TCO) for 12 sizes of vehicles ranging from compact sedans up to Class 8 tractors with sleeper cabs.

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Clean Energy Fuels delivered 143M gallons of Redeem renewable natural gas in 2019, up 30% year-on-year

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Clean Energy Fuels Corp delivered 143 million gallons of Redeem Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) last year as robust sales of the carbon-neutral transportation fuel continued in 2019, closing out the year with significant deals throughout North America. The contract also includes continued operation and maintenance for the length of the agreement.

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Sandia innovation eliminates reliance on rare-earth magnets for large-scale wind turbines

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Sandia is now ready to partner with the renewable energy industry to develop the next generation of direct-drive wind turbines. The technology proves beneficial in lowering costs, improving sustainability and reducing maintenance. Graphic illustration of the basic principle of the Twistact operation.

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DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

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They are newer to the road, so it was hard to know, for instance, their historic needs for maintenance over their operational life. The study finds, for example, that battery electric vehicles have maintenance costs 40% lower than ICE vehicles. Battery electric vehicles, meanwhile, will reach cost parity as battery prices drop.

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Neste to acquire pre-treatment and storage capacity in the Netherlands for renewable raw materials for NEXBTL renewable diesel

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Neste intends to use the Sluiskil plant for the storage and pre-treatment of renewable raw materials for the company’s NEXBTL renewable diesel refineries. Many new raw materials are wastes and residues that are difficult to process, and they require good pre-treatment before renewable diesel or aviation fuel can be produced from them.

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Clean Energy signs deals for more than 20M gallons of renewable natural gas in past 45 days

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announced new and extended contracts for more than 20 million gallons of Redeem renewable natural gas (RNG) to accommodate the continued demand across key business segments for the ultra-low carbon fuel produced from organic waste. Clean Energy Fuels Corp.

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Volvo Penta, TICO complete build of prototype electric terminal tractor

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To support these sustainability goals, Volvo Penta is accelerating its efforts to reach zero emissions through fossil-free, renewable fuels, hybrid, and electric technology. Reduced maintenance – electric drivelines have much fewer maintenance requirements compared to conventional solutions.

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